Combined table and bed.



wi/bnemo M. D. MIESNER.

COMBINED TABLE AND BED. APPLICATION man res. 4. 1915.

Patented Jan. 8, 1918.

M. D. MIESNER.

COMBINED TABLE AND BED.

APPLICATION FILED FEB.4,1915.

Patented Jan. 8, 1918.

/vi f vwomo MARTIN D. MIESNER, OF ALTENBURG, MISSOURI.

COMBINED TABLE AND BED.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 8, 1918.

Application filed February 4, 1915. Serial No. 6,143.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MARTIN D. MIEsNnR, a citizen of the United States, residing at Altenburg, in the county of Perry and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Combined Tables and Beds, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to new and useful improvements in furniture and more particularly to a combined table and bed.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a piece of furniture which is ornamental in construction and which may be easily converted from a table to a bed or from a bed to a table.

A further object of the invention is the provision of means for holding the several parts in their various positions.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of means for automatically converting the table to a bed when the catch is released.

With these and other objects in view the invention consists in the novel details of construction and arrangement of parts which will be more clearly understood from the following description and drawings, in which,

Figure 1 is a View in side elevation showing my improvements when used as a table.

*ig. 2 is a perspective view showing my invention converted into a bed construction.

Fig. 3 is a transverse section when used as a table.

Iiig. 4 is a fragmental detail of the catch, an

Fig. 5 is a fragmental detail in side elevation showing the raising and supporting 1igoeitns for the table leaf when used as a In the drawings, the numeral 1 indicates the side piecesof the frame and 2 the end piece of the frame. The frame is supported at each corner upon a leg 3 and a shelf 4 is connected to the legs at a point intermediate the ends of the legs and the frame. Vertical openings 5 are formed in the side pieces 1 of the frame and terminate into an enlarged opening 6, more clearly shown in Fig. 4 of the drawings and the purpose of which will be later described. Secured to and extending longitudinally of the side pieces 1 are the vertical strips 7 and said strips are so spaced from the inner edge of the strips 1 as to leave a space to receive and support the angle iron strips 8, more clearly shown in Fig. 3 of the drawings, to which are secured the spring fabric 9. Supported upon the spring fabric is the mattress 10, as also clearly shown in Fig. 3 of the drawings.

A rod 11 extends transversely through the side pieces 1 and is provided with an enlarged head 12 on one end thereof, as more clearly shown in Fig. 4 of the drawings. This enlarged head is adapted to be received within a socket or recess 13 formed in the side of one of the strips 1. This rod 11 is provided near either end thereof with an upwardly extending hook 14, the purpose of which will be presently described. The hook is received and operates in the opening 6 in the piece 1. A collar 15 is secured near one end of the rod 11 and a coil spring 16 surrounds the rod between the collar and side piece 1. This coil spring is adapted to normally hold the enlarged head 12 of the rod 11 to its forwardmost position.

Hingedly connected to the end strips 2 of the frame are the leaf members or top sections 17 and 18. The section 17 is provided with a transverse groove 19 which is adapted to receive the transverse tongue 20 formed on the section 18 when the sections are lowered and being used as a table. The sections 17 and 18 are each provided with the downwardly extending side strips 21 and end strips 22. The side and end strips are adapted to rest upon the strips 1 and 2 when my invention is being used as a table. When used as a table the side strips 21 are on the outside of the vertical strips 7 thereby hiding the same from view. Pivotally connected links 23 are connected to the strips 7 and side strips 21 of the top sections 17 and 18 and act as a support for the said sections when raised to be used as a bed.

Secured to the frame and to the end pieces 22 are the springs 52 1 which are placed under tension when the top sections are lowered.

Hooks 25 are connected to the side pieces 21 of the top section 18 and when the section is lowered pass through the openings 5 and engage the hooks let on the rod 11. In lowering the sections 1K and 18 it will be understood that the section 17 is first lowered and then the section 18 whereby the transverse tongue 20 on the sectionlS will enter the groove 19 in the section 17. It will also be seen that thesection 18 having the hooks 25 will hold the section 17 in lowered position.

Having fully described the detailed con struction of my device it is thought that the operation will be clearly understood; When the parts are in the position, as shown in Fig. 1 of the drawings, my invention is adapted to be used as a table. The mattress, springs, and other details of the invention are inclosed within the top sections and are out of view when my invention is being used as a table. The tongue 20 entering the groove 19 prevents any water or other liquids which might be spilled upon the table-top from entering beneath the top and thereby falling upon the mattress. When it is desired to use my invention as a bed, it is only necessary to press upon the enlarged head 12 of the rod 11. This releases the hooks 14 from the hooks 25 and the sections 17 and 18 are automatically raised by means of the springs 524. When in their raised position the sections 17 and 18 are held and braced by means of the pivoted links 23.

When it is desired to reconvert the furniture into a table the top section 17 is first lowered and then the section 18. The hooks 25 are then brought into engagement with the hooks 1st and the sections held in their lowered position: It will be understood that the spring 16 surrounding the rod 11 returns the rod to its normal or first position after the enlargement12 has been pushed. The hooks 14 are therefore always in position to be engaged by the hooks 25 when the sections are lowered.

From the above it will be seen that I have provided a piece of furniture which may be very easily converted from a table to a bed or from a bed to a table. It will be further noted that when it is being used as a bed there is no chance whatever for the sections closing upon the occupant. The springs Q 1 hold the sections in raised position and the pivotally connected links 28 also act as a brace to prevent the accidental lowering of the sections. The springs and mattress resting upon the side strips 1 and end strips 2 can be readily removed for airing or cleaning and can then be replaced in position. I

have also provided a suliicient space between v the top sections and the mattress to accommodate the pillows which are used.

Having fully described the invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. A combined table and bed comprising a frame, a rod extending transversely of the frame, hooks securedto the rod, top sections hingedly connected to the frame, and hooks carried by one of said top sections and adapted to engage the hooks on the transverse rod. v

2. A combined table and bed comprising a frame, a slidable rodextending transversely of the frame, hooks secured to the rod, top sections hingedly connected to the frame, and hooks secured to one of said top sections and adapted to engage the hooks on the sliding rod.

8. A combined table and bed comprising a frame having vertical openings formed in the top thereof and terminating in enlarged openings, a slidable trod extending transversely of the frame, hooks secured to said rod and operating in said enlarged openings of the frame, top sections hingedly connected to the frame, and hooks connected to one of said sections and adapted to enter the openings in the frame and'engage the hooks on the rod.

A combined table and bed comprising a- -rame, a slidable spring controlled rod extending transversely of the frame, 7 hooks formed on the red, top sections'hingedly connected to the frame, hooks secured to one of said top sections and adapted toengage the hooks on the rod when the sections are lowered, and springs connected to the frame and top sections for automatically raising the sections when'the hookson the rod are disengaged from the hooks on the sections. 7

5. A combined table and bed comprising a frame, and top sections'hingedly connected to the frame, one of said sections provided with a transverse groove and the other section provided with a transverse tongue adapted to enter the groove.

6. A combined table and bed comprising a frame having openings formed in the top thereof and terminating into enlarged openings, a rod extending transversely of the frame, hooks formed on said rod and operating in the enlarged openings, top sections hingedly connected to the frame and one of said sections overlapping the other, and hooks connected to said overlapping section and adapted to enter the openings in the frame and engage the hooks on the transverse rod.

7. A combinedtable and bed comprising a frame having vertical openings in the top thereof terminating into enlarged openings secured to one of said top sections and adapted to engage the hooks on the transverse rod. 10

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature in presence of tWo Witnesses.

MARTIN D. MIESNER.

and transverse openings through the sides of the frame intersecting the vertical openings, a rod slidably mounted in the transverse openings, hooks formed on the rod and operating in the enlarged openings, vertical strips secured to the top of the frame, springcontrolled top sections hingedly connected to the frame, braces pivotally connected to the top sections and vertical strips, and hooks Witnesses:

GQTTLOB GREBING, OTTO J. HEMMANN.

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